Antiperspirant/deodorant compositions

Abstract

Antiperspirant and/or deodorant compositions containing lactic acid oligomers. The lactic acid oligomers provide a long lasting protection.

1 . A topical anhydrous composition comprising an antibacterial effective amount at least one lactic acid oligomer and a carrier suitable for application to skin. 
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein the at least one lactic acid oligomer is a 2 to 4 oligomer of lactic acid. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one lactic acid oligomer is a lactide. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one lactic acid oligomer is L-lactide. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one antiperspirant active. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1  further comprising at least one deodorant active in addition to the lactic acid oligomer. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein the carrier is suitable for application to the axillary region and comprises a volatile silicone, emollient, lipophilic carrier material or an combination of two or more thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1 , comprising 0.01 to 5% of the at least one lactic acid oligomer, by weight based on the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a solid or soft-solid deodorant product suitable for application to the axillary region. 
     
     
         10 . A method for reducing and/or regulating body odor comprising applying an antibacterial effective amount of the composition of  claim 1  onto the skin of a user. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the composition is applied to the axillary area and the user is a person having sensitive skin.